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This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was former Galway hurler and three-time Athenry All-Ireland winner Joe Rabbitte (9th February 2026).

Not just did he represent his county for 12 years, and the club for 20, he also recently managed Athenry's camogie team to a first All-Ireland senior title since 1977.

Joe Rabbitte was talking to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh and Darren Kelly.

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final win over Corrib

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht junior quarter-final victory over Corrib

RUGBY: Corrib head coach Tom Smyth with Galway Bay FM's William Davies following their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final loss to Creggs

University of Galway intermediate also completed their own Third Level National championship double on Sunday (8th February 2026) as they hit the ground running before a comfortable victory over Trinity in the Fr. Meaghair Cup Final in DCU.

Leah Murphy struck a first-half hat-trick, while Aoife Ní Driscoll found the net twice.  Caoimhe Callaghan put in a player of the match performance with the teams jointly captained by Jennifer Nicholas and Aoife O'Donovan.

On their way home, University of Galway manager Louise O'Connor stopped to chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' and they began by talking about the start that saw UG strike five goals.

Louise 'The Irish Bull' Creaven continued her impressive resume at the Eclipse Night Club, Brisbane on Saturday (7th February 2026) when she beat New Zealand's Macca 'The Devil's Child' Jean by split decision in a six-round welterweight contest.

The co-main event was the first time a women's fight was on an NKT boxing card, and Killimordaly native Creaven did enough to ensure her fifth win in six fights, setting herself up for a potential Australian title opportunity later in the year.

She joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' to look back on the victory and for what comes next.

Maebh De Burca and Tommy Devane look back on the Galway Ladies 3-12 to 1-7 victory over Kildare in Round 3 of the National Football League on Sunday afternoon in Tuam Stadium.

Galway Senior Ladies Football Manager Daniel Moynihan spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after a 3-12 to 1-7 victory over Kildare in Tuam Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

ATU Galway completed their own 'Double Double' on Saturday (7th February 2026) when they took down Marino College, Dublin to win the Third Level Uí Mhaolagáin Cup with a 4-16 to 2-19 victory.

This came just 12 months after they were crowned Ashling Murphy Cup winners, and they won both leagues ni 2024 and 2025.  Captains were Sarah Coleman and Ava Lynskey, with Ava named the player of the match.

ATU Galway manager Aoife Lynskey joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' to chat more.

Tommy Devane reports from Tuam Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Galway beat Kildare by 3-12 to 1-7 in Round 3 of the LGFA National Football League Division 1.